| Office: |
405 N. Wabash Ave, Ste 2608
Chicago, IL 60611
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| Phone: |
(773) 440-3395
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.francistherapy.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it"
--Helen Keller
Finding a therapist is a very personal decision. You may be seeking a consultation for yourself or another because of feelings of distress or emotional pain, or simply motivated by a desire for personal growth. Whatever your reasons, psychotherapy can be a helpful way to clarify emotions, explore meaning and gain personal insight. The process of therapy itself can be difficult to understand or confusing for those who have never embarked on it. For others, its helpfulness is unquestionable as their experiences of therapy in the past were already positive and meaningful.
As a clinician I have over 7 years of experience in the area of mental health services. I began as a crisis counselor helping others thru difficult or traumatic experiences and have provided a variety of services over time (long term therapy, group counseling, etc.). Now I engage in private practice part of the time, and currently work as a clinical manager. In this role, I direct the overall treatment offered by other clinicians at a mental health agency in Evanston. It requires that I remain up-to-date with best practice models for treating a wide range of mental health concerns or disorders. I bring this experience and knowledge to bear in my private practice. In addition, I am also honored to be a part of an advisory committee to Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, as well as Chair of a local advocacy organization.
Therapy is a collaborative process and regardless of the length or breath of experience one may have to offer, a good rapport is often more essential. While the final decision on whether and how to access therapy is ultimately yours, an initial consultation can be a helpful way to ask questions and learn about possible options.
Feel free to contact me at the number listed below. I will be glad to speak with you and, if needed, to direct you to someone better suited to meet your needs.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Crisis/Trauma
Relationship Issues
Addictions
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Bipolar Disorder
Child Abuse
Dissociative Disorders
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
Impulse Control Disorders
Men's Issues
OCD
Personality Disorders
PTSD
Schizophrenia
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Sleep Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Spirituality
Stress Management
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
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| Demographic Specialties: |
African American
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Latino American
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| Additional Languages: |
Spanish
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| Education: |
M.A. Counseling Psychology
Illinois School of Professional Psychology
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| License #: |
180-005761 |
| License State: |
Illinois |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
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| Office Hours: |
hours only by appointment |
| Driving Directions: |
The office is located north of the loop accross the street from the new Donald Trump towers (still under construction). Parking is conveniently located near the corner of Grant and Wabash. The office is also easily accessible via public transportation as it is only a short walk from the Grant exit on the redline.
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| Additional Comments: |
In case of an emergency or if you require immediate attention please contact 911. |
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